You'll be pinching yourself every time you pass through the gorgeous, arched front door of this stylish and sophisticated South Barrington home with over 6,000 square feet of living space! But it's not a dream - every room in this immensely private, 5-bed, 4.2-bath home truly does feature unparalleled craftsmanship and stunning details, from the epic two-story family room to the luxurious primary bedroom suite. Backing to a sprawling nature preserve, this custom-built beauty features engineered hardwood floors and unique design details throughout. On the main level, the simply spectacular family room is at the center of it all, with a breathtaking floor-to-ceiling brick fireplace flanked by windows framing scenic nature views beyond. Coffered ceilings highlight the dramatic height of the room, while a pass-through opening to the massive kitchen adds to the home's effortless and open flow. The opulent gourmet kitchen is appointed with high-end appliances (Kitchenaid industrial refrigerator, ovens & convection microwave oven PLUS Jen Air Cook top), natural stacked stone tile backsplash, abundant cabinet space, center island with breakfast bar and beverage center with wine fridge. The living and dining rooms make formal entertaining an elegant affair, with wainscoting, trayed ceiling in the dining room and crown molding, and around the corner there's a chic half-bath, a first-floor office with French doors plus a bonus room ideal for a second office, sunroom or playroom. Whisk up the sweeping curved staircase to the second level, where an extra wide catwalk overlooks the family room below. The palatial primary suite includes a sitting room and a private deck perched above the backyard and nature preserve, along with French doors opening to an exquisite ensuite bathroom with heated floors, deep soaking tub, separate shower, his-and-hers individual sinks and walk-in closets and a separate dressing area with vanity. Also located in the primary suite is a full laundry room with newer washer and dryer. Elsewhere on the second level is a spacious second bedroom, which also has its own ensuite bathroom with shower and natural stone tile with mosaic inlay. Two additional bedrooms are connected by a jack and jill bath with double sinks and tub/shower set in sleek taupe subway tile. The lower level is yet another dream come true! A massive great room is the ultimate hangout, with a saltwater aquarium serving as the backdrop to the dining/bar area and a media room with fireplace that will make for the best movie nights ever. A fifth bedroom, full bathroom (with heated floors), and bonus room currently being used as an exercise room & guest suite round out this fabulous space but perhaps the lower level's most impressive feature is the walkout to an incredible outdoor oasis extending from the back of the home. A pergola with slate tile floor and vaulted wood plank ceiling provides shade from the summer heat as well as mounted heat lamps for cozying up with cocktails or cocoa on chillier evenings. Just beyond, make memories (and s'mores!) around the custom-built gas fire pit, half-encircled by tiered theatre-style seating and strings of pendant lights that add extra magic to the already dreamy surroundings. PLUS a beautiful river style water feature adds the most peaceful sound as you enjoy this amazing private sanctuary with nature preserve views. You won't even know you have neighbors! Amazing location close to the shopping and dining at the Arbortetum, Target, minutes to I90 plus top rated district 220 schools- the list of reasons to make this dream your reality is endless. Come see it today!